Houston honors Earnest Pugh with proclamation following seventh No. 1 radio single

Houston officials recognized Earnest Pugh following his seventh career No. 1 radio single, “Your Glory 2 C U,” which topped the Billboard Gospel Airplay and Mediabase charts.

City Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, representing District D, presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor John Whitmire declaring Sept. 29, 2026, “Dr. Earnest Pugh Day.” Mary Fontenot, district director for State Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr., District 142, also recognized Pugh’s achievements and contributions to Texas music.

The celebration took place at Wesley AME Church, where John F. White II serves as senior pastor. Syndicated radio personality Larry W. Robinson and KTSU 90.9 FM personality Amber Shaw shared hosting duties.

“I am incredibly humbled and grateful to God for this moment,” Pugh said. “I want to thank every program director, on-air personality, radio station, radio promoter and listener who has supported this record.”

A Memphis native, Pugh has lived in Houston for 14 years. During the event, he also recognized supporters he calls his “winning circle” and “village.”

Musical guests included Lady Kimberly Jackson, Zai Lamb, Tiffany Andrews, Compassion Anderson and Joel Jackson. Fallbrook Church Minister of Music George Powell also made an appearance.

“Your Glory 2 C U” is Pugh’s 17th career radio single. According to the announcement, it marked his third No. 1 single of 2026 on the Billboard and Mediabase charts.

The recognition follows honors at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards and Pugh’s first Stellar Gospel Music Award win in 2025 for Traditional Male Artist of the Year. He also received his 11th Stellar Award nomination.

Pugh’s recent projects include his second book, A Song for Every Season: Guidance, Inspiration, and Hope for Life Challenges, and the single “Gotta Have.” This year also marks 20 years since the release of his first live recording.